engine - the heart of a kart

Since the bearing was found damaged in late Dec 07, the problem has not been resolved, only heartaches followed.

Because i had a rather good race in Dec 07, before the problem, i had 'high goals' for myself, and not being able to race really frustrates me! More so, when Andy @ Espace gave rubbish bearings which 'melts' when the Biland revved.

Anyway, that's in the past. Now I am looking for a new engine. Have to if I want to race again.

Maxter = a recommendation from David. It can give 20,000 rpm for a 100cc. With a high flow carburettor and direct drive, it is going to be fast. BUT, this engine seems to be a bit dated, so I'm not too sure. Also getting an engine from David may gather a lashing from Louis, so I may have to tread carefully. Cost $1200

Vortex = from Roland. This is a world beater, he said. Supposedly it's very good. Not too sure about this as wll, and the cost is over 2 times more expensive than the Maxter. Will meet Roland soon to ask him about it.

So, what heart will i get for my kart? I dunno yet, in the end, cost most likely to be the deciding factor. Eg. startup cost, and overall maintenance cost.

Stay tuned... as i'm very determined to race in the next one on 30th March. A heart transplant is not too far away

cheers

K[p] Gran Turismo 5

Looks like the game will be delayed till late 2008 or even to 2009. But there is a Prologue version for you to wait till then. 40 cars in 5 racetracks are available. Just in case you think I am a console nut, I am not. I have not owned a console before until 2 months back when I bought Xbox 1 and is now happily drifting in Burnout. But I am a gamer, and i do follow what consoles have to offer for the last 15 years even though their graphics sux big time. But its definitely different now, what with HD games, the graphics is just muaaaaa. And I am anticipating the release of Gran Turismo 5. Hopefully by then, PS3 prices would be much more affordable.

Check out this link for driving simulator gameracer it is darn expensive though. But if you stay in Singapore or Malaysia, you can get it cheaper from australia. Combine that with a Logitec G25 wheel with handstiched leather, and its............., imagine I enquired the price for the wheel in April 2007 !!!

But for any sponsor out there, I still prefer a real kart though....HeeHee.

K[p] No Karts

Looks like JoN still to resolve his engine problem, so effectively, both of us do not have a kart now. Anyway, we are heading to PJ this coming saturday. So if anybody wants to join us, they are more than welcomed. Which reminds me, WHERE is everybody? Used to have a big group of us going in to kart but now it is mostly just Jon and me.

K[p]

Wow, no updates on the karting front for some time.
We did not update the race in December. Due to it being disastrous, getting karts that cant move or cant turn. Looks like we would have more fun racing shopping karts!!!

Now, Jon is looking for bearings for his 4 stroke engine.

As for me, I am looking for a kart to enjoy in. Any sponsors out there? Drop me a mail!!! keke.

Happy Chinese New Year

Wishing all a prosperous new year.